Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque __________________________________ GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026]
Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] Prepared and Compiled by DR. CHRISTOPHER J. REBISTUAL Marinduque State University Assistant Professor IV PREFACE Objective To uphold a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process for local scholars of the Municipality of Gasan through the assessment of applicants’ intellectual aptitude. Facilitation The examination shall be administered by the Gasan Municipal College Scholarship Committee composed of education experts, professionals, and practitioners through a Pen-and-Paper Test (PPT) modality. Qualified Applicants The qualification of applicants for the Gasan Municipal College Scholarship shall adhere to the stipulations of Municipal Ordinance No. 169 Series of 2019 as amended by Municipal Ordinance No. 193 Series of 2021. Examination Coverage The Gasan Municipal College Scholarship Examination is a 100-item test covering Mathematics, English, Science, General Information, and Current Events. It is divided into five parts as enumerated below. Each part is a mix of easy, average, and difficult questions. Part No. Coverage Distribution of Items I Abstract Reasoning 15 II Numerical Reasoning 15 III Science and Technology 30 IV Verbal Reasoning 25 V General Information and Current Events 15 TOTAL 100 Procedure 1. Examinees must READ THE INSTRUCTIONS given in each part of the test. 2. Examinees will be given a test booklet, an answer sheet, and a notes paper for items requiring computations. DO NOT WRITE anything on this test booklet. 3. Calculators, mobile phones, tablets, and the like are not allowed during the test. 4. Marking the answers in the answer sheet must be done using a RED BALLPEN. Pencils and other colored pens are not allowed. 5. For examinees who want to change their answers, they must mark their initial answer with an X then proceed in marking their new answer. 6. Examinees MUST NOT FORGET to write their complete name in uppercase (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME), application code, and contact number in the spaces provided in the answer sheet. 7. Talking to other examinees during the examination is NOT ALLOWED. 8. NO EXAMINEE is allowed to get out of the examination room once the test has already started. 9. NO EXAMINEE shall be allowed to change answers once the answer sheet is submitted. 10. Examinees will be ranked based on the scores they have garnered. Successful examinees will be notified and proceed to the next selection stage --- the INTERVIEW.
- 1 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] START OF THE EXAMINATION
- 2 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] I. ABSTRACT REASONING Analyze each given pattern on the left side of this questionnaire. Choose the best answer from the given choices on the right side. Shade the letter corresponding to your answer using the provided answer sheet. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D
- 3 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D ? A B C D
- 4 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. ? A B C D ? A B C D ? A B C D ? A B C D ? A B C D
- 5 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] II. NUMERICAL REASONING Read and analyze each item and determine what is asked for. Choose the best answer from the given choices. Shade the letter corresponding to your answer using the provided answer sheet. The figures below show a population of economic activity and district. Legend: 16. How many people in District 1 are employed? A. 5,700 B. 3,900 C. 5,250 D. 10,150 17. How many people across both districts are employed? A. 14,050 B. 14,060 C. 14,070 D. 14,080 18. Express in its simplest form the ratio between economically inactive people and people not economically inactive (those unemployed or employed) in Districts 1 and 2 combined. A. 1:7 B. 3:11 C. 3:22 D. 1:10
- 6 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 19. What percentage of people economically inactive across both districts are residents in District 2? A. 16% B. 17% C. 18% D. 19% 20. Chris is 34 years older than Ken. If in 2018 Ken is already 10 years old, how old will he be when Chris turns 60? A. 24 B. 26 C. 28 D. 29 21. Currently, a dozen eggs costs Php 108.00. If by next week, an increase of 21% on the current price will take effect, how much will each egg cost by then? A. Php 10.05 B. Php 10.50 C. Php 10.89 D. Php 11.00 22. The price of a piece of banana is half the price of a mango. If a kilo of mango costs Php 66.00 and a kilo has 3 pieces, how much will 5 pieces of bananas cost? A. Php 53.00 B. Php 55.00 C. Php 57.00 D. Php 59.00 23. Ricky weighs 60 lbs. Ken, his friend, weighs 27.21 kilograms. If 2.205 lbs. is equal to 1.0 kilogram, what is the difference of their weights when rounded off to the nearest whole number? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 24. If Alex starts school at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:15 p.m., and has a total of 75 minutes of break a day, how many hours does she have school in 3 days? A. 15 hours B. 16 hours C. 17 hours D. 18 hours
- 7 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 25. In an employee survey of 325 employees, the response rate was 6 out of 10. How many employees did not complete the survey? A. 125 B. 130 C. 135 D. 140 26. A restaurant bill is made up of the following: Starters: USD 11.75 Main Course: USD 34.25 Desserts: USD 14.00 10% Service Charge on total bill How much is the bill? A. USD 60.00 B. USD 66.00 C. USD 72.00 D. USD 78.00 27. A consultancy’s operating costs to turnover ratio is 3:20 each year. If the company’s turnover is Php 213,250 in Year 1, Php 268,460 in Year 2, and Php 328,915 in Year 3, what are the total operating costs for the three-year period? A. Php 121,594 B. Php 121,595 C. Php 121,596 D. Php 121,597 28. At an exchange rate of EUR 1.20 to the pound, what is the cost in pound of three boxes of bond paper at EUR 6.60 per box? A. 15.50 B. 15.75 C. 16.50 D. 16.75 29. A company buys a product for Php 50.00. What is the profit margin (as a percentage of revenue)? A. 25% B. 30% C. 33.3% D. 50%
- 8 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 30. Samantha bought some book for Php 540.00. Later on, she sold them for Php 810.00 making Php 6.00 for each book. How many books were involved? A. 540 B. 100 C. 60 D. 45 III. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Read and complete each given statement. Choose the best answer from the given choices. Shade the letter corresponding to your answer using the provided answer sheet. 31. The hot middle layer of the earth is known as the __________. A. inner core B. outer core C. crust D. mantle 32. The longest and strongest bone in the human body is the __________. A. femur B. sternum C. tibia D. axial Skeleton 33. The largest and heaviest among the internal organs of the human body is the __________. A. kidney B. lungs C. liver D. heart 34. The most abundant element in the universe is thought to be __________. A. oxygen B. carbon C. hydrogen D. gold 35. A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler form by ordinary chemical means is called __________. A. element B. compound C. mixture D. solid
- 9 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 36. Which of the following is an element? A. ruby B. topaz C. emerald D. diamond 37. Dolly was the first ever living animal to be cloned. She is a __________. A. lion B. deer C. cow D. sheep 38. A tomato is a __________. A. vegetable B. fruit C. plant D. vine 39. The vital green pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria that drives photosynthesis by absorbing light is known as __________. A. chlorophyll B. fuel C. mildew D. trichome 40. The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into food is known as __________. A. oxidation B. fission C. photosynthesis D. bonding 41. A chemical process where a substance loses electrons to another substance is known as __________. A. fusion B. fission C. bonding D. oxidation
- 10 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 42. A train travels at a constant speed of 80 km/h. How far does it travel in 45 minutes? A. 48 km B. 54 km C. 60 km D. 72 km 43. What is opposite of matter? A. plasma B. antimatter C. oxidation D. gas 44. The mechanical disturbance from a state of equilibrium that propagates through an elastic material medium is known as __________. A. sound B. wave C. reverberation D. echo 45. The transfer of thermal energy between two systems due to a temperature difference is known as __________. A. wave B. heat C. sound D. mechanics 46. Hi-Fi is a term that stands for __________. A. high fidelity B. highly fictional C. high fiddle D. highly fix 47. The physical, global network of connected computers and services is known as the __________. A. web B. extranet C. internet D. intranet
- 11 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 48. WWW stands for __________. A. Wide World of Wrestling B. Wide Wonders of the World C. World Wide Web D. World Wide Wonders 49. HTTP is the underlying set of rules and communication language that allows web browsers and servers to request, format, and transfer information across the web. HTTP stands for __________. A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol B. Hypermedia Transfer Protocol C. Hypertext Transformation Protocol D. Hypertext Transfer Process 50. An electronic device that transforms raw data into actionable information is known as the __________. A. netware B. computer C. hardware D. software 51. The intangible parts of a computer system are known as __________. A. dataware B. hardware C. software D. useware 52. The symbol in the Periodic Table of Elements stands for __________. A. silver B. gold C. argon D. lead 53. The pioneering humanoid created by Honda that became famous for walking, running, and even serving drinks is the robot __________. A. Spot B. ASIMO C. Ameca D. Unimate
- 12 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 54. The study of earthquake is known as __________. A. seismology B. endocrinology C. volcanology D. cosmology 55. Any cloud that produces continuous rain, snow, or sleet is known as __________. A. nimbus B. cumulus C. stratus D. cirrus 56. The study of fossils and prehistoric life is called __________. A. histology B. paleontology C. archeology D. anthropology 57. The single force that produces the exact same effect on an object as all the individual forces combined is known as __________. A. vertical force B. horizontal force C. resultant force D. opposite force 58. The chemical bond that is formed when atoms share pairs of valence electrons to achieve stability is called __________. A. metallic bond B. ionic bond C. intermolecular bond D. covalent bond 59. Any net force that causes an object to move in a curved or circular path, constantly directing it toward the center of the circle is called __________. A. centrifugal force B. centripetal force C. frictional force D. applied force
- 13 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 60. Who is regarded as the Father of the Computer? A. Countess Ada Lovelace B. Alan Turing C. Bill Gates D. Charles Babbage IV. VERBAL REASONING Read and analyze each item and determine what is asked for. Choose the best answer from the given choices. Shade the letter corresponding to your answer using the provided answer sheet. A. Reading Comprehension Artificial intelligence has revolutionized data analysis across industries, enabling organizations to process vast amounts of information at unprecedented speeds. Machine learning algorithms can identify patterns invisible to human analysts, leading to more accurate predictions and strategic decisions. However, AI implementation requires significant investment in technology infrastructure and employee training. Companies must also address ethical concerns regarding data privacy and algorithmic bias. Despite these challenges, AI adoption continues to accelerate, with market research indicating a 300% increase in AI investment over the past five years. 61. What is the primary advantage of AI in data analysis mentioned in the passage? A. Reduced operational costs B. Improved employee satisfaction C. Pattern recognition capabilities exceeding human ability D. Simplified technology infrastructure 62. According to the passage, what percentage increase in AI investment has occurred? A. 200% B. 300% C. 400% D. The passage doesn't specify 63. Which challenges does the passage identify with AI implementation? A. Technology costs and training requirements only B. Ethical concerns only C. Infrastructure investment, training, and ethical issues D. Market competition and regulatory compliance
- 14 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 64. What determines the variation in climate adaptation strategies? A. Government policies and regulations B. Environmental challenges and economic capabilities C. International funding availability D. Community preferences and cultural factors 65. What does the passage suggest is essential for successful adaptation? A. Advanced technology implementation B. Long-term planning, community engagement, and policy integration C. International cooperation and funding D. Regional coordination and resource sharing 66. Which adaptation priorities are mentioned for coastal areas? A. Drought management and temperature control B. Flood defenses and erosion control C. Community engagement and policy development D. Technology transfer and funding acquisition 67. How do developing nations typically fund their adaptation measures? A. Through domestic resource allocation B. Via private sector partnerships C. Using international funding and technology programs D. The passage doesn't specify funding sources B. Word Meaning 68. Choose the word most similar in meaning to "meticulous" A. careless B. thorough C. quick D. simple 69. In the sentence "The manager's pragmatic approach solved the budget crisis," pragmatic most likely means A. theoretical B. practical C. creative D. aggressive
- 15 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 70. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to "ambiguous" A. clear B. complex C. uncertain D. mysterious 71. In the context "The CEO's candid response surprised investors," candid most likely means A. dishonest B. evasive C. frank and honest D. confusing 72. Choose the word most similar to "diminish" A. increase B. reduce C. maintain D. complicate 73. The term "paramount" in "Safety is paramount in our operations" means A. secondary B. optional C. most important D. expensive 74. Which word is most similar to "collaborate" A. compete B. work together C. separate D. supervise C. Sentence Completion 75. Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to _______ its market position through strategic investments. A. abandon B. maintain C. destroy D. ignore
- 16 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 76. The research findings were so _______ that the scientific community requested additional studies to verify the results. A. predictable B. ordinary C. remarkable D. unclear 77. Although she had extensive experience, the candidate felt _______ about leading such a large team. A. confident B. apprehensive C. excited D. indifferent 78. The new policy aims to _______ workplace efficiency while reducing operational costs. A. diminish B. complicate C. enhance D. eliminate 79. The merger negotiations remained _______ as both companies struggled to agree on key terms. A. successful B. stagnant C. productive D. concluded 80. Her _______ attention to detail made her an invaluable asset to the quality control department. A. casual B. meticulous C. sporadic D. minimal D. Analogies 81. book : library :: medicine : ? A. doctor B. hospital C. pharmacy D. patient
- 17 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 82. teacher : classroom :: judge : ? A. law B. courtroom C. lawyer D. justice 83. steering wheel : car :: rudder : ? A. airplane B. ship C. bicycle D. train 84. prologue : book :: appetizer : ? A. restaurant B. meal C. chef D. menu 85. optimistic : hopeful :: pessimistic : ? A. cheerful B. realistic C. doubtful D. neutral V. GENERAL INFORMATION AND CURRENT EVENTS Read and analyze each item and determine what is asked for. Choose the best answer from the given choices. Shade the letter corresponding to your answer using the provided answer sheet. 86. If Manila is the Heart of the Philippines, what is the Geodetic Center of the Philippines? A. Mindoro B. Iloilo C. Marinduque D. Siquijor 87. When you mix the colors yellow and blue, what would be the resulting color? A. violet B. green C. red D. orange
- 18 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 88. During the Spanish Era in the Philippines, to help the Propaganda Movement achieve its goals, it put up its own newspaper called __________. A. Del Superior Govierno B. Successos Felices C. La Solidaridad D. La Independencia 89. The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held in Limasawa on __________. A. March 22, 1521 B. March 25, 1521 C. March 28, 1521 D. March 31, 1521 90. The first female president of the Republic of the Philippines was __________. A. Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo B. Maria Corazon Cojuanco-Aquino C. Miriam Defensor-Santiago D. Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio 91. Manila is the capital of the Philippines, while its summer capital is __________. A. General Santos City B. Cebu City C. Baguio City D. Davao City 92. The Philippines already has four Miss Universe titleholders. The last winner from the Philippines is __________. A. Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (Gloria Diaz) B. Maria Margarita Roxas Moran (Margie Moran) C. Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (Pia Wurtzbach) D. Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray (Catriona Gray) 93. The oldest and largest indigenous organ existing in the world today with a unique and distinct sound as compared to other pipe organs. A. Birmingham Town Hall Organ in England, United Kingdom B. St. Ouen Cathedral Organ in Rouen, France C. St. Joseph Parish Church Bamboo Organ in Las Piñas, Philippines D. Walt Disney Hall Organ in Los Angeles, USA
- 19 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 94. She has recently won the 2026 Lexus Birmingham Classic WTA 125 and ATP Challenger 125 in the United Kingdom. Currently, she is the Philippine’s most world- renowned tennis player. A. Felix Barrientos B. Diane Castillejo C. Alexandra Eala D. Cecil Mamiit 95. Who is known for her monikers “The Face of Philippine Volleyball” and “The Phenom”? A. Gema Galanza B. Jaja Santiago C. Jia Morado-De Guzman D. Alyssa Valdez 96. If you are to organize numeric data, create charts and tables, or automate computations, the office productivity tool that you should use is a __________. A. word processor B. presentation tool C. spreadsheet D. database management system 97. Mayors in the Philippines serve 3-year terms and are limited to serving a maximum of how many consecutive terms? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 98. EVAT is an acronym for __________. A. Expanded Value Added Tax B. Extended Value Added Tax C. Exempted Value Added Tax D. Evaluated Value Added Tax 99. A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting for an organization to officially conduct business or make valid decisions which constitutes a simple majority determined by how many of its members? A. 50% + 1 B. 55% + 1 C. 60% + 1 D. 65% + 1
- 20 - Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF GASAN Province of Marinduque GASAN MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Application Examination Version 1.0 [June 2026] 100. The Municipality of Gasan is referred to as the __________. A. Cultural Nerve-Center of Marinduque B. Heritage Town of the Province C. Birthplace of the Moriones Festival D. Island-Hopping Capital of Marinduque END OF THE EXAMINATION